New firefighter class marks change
SAUGUS – Fire Chief Donald McQuaid wanted all of Saugus to know that its latest hired class of firefighters was “a really big deal” for the department.McQuaid... Read more.
Marblehead continues dominance in Item spelling bee
LYNN – Mitchell Robson helped to continue Marblehead?s streak of winners in the largest and longest contest in The Daily Item?s Regional Spelling Bee?s recent... Read more.
Residents voice concerns over new school site
SWAMPSCOTT – The School Building Committee announced the cost of the proposed elementary school project Thursday, but town residents seemed more concerned... Read more.
Judge rules against proposed Swampscott development
SWAMPSCOTT – A land court judge ruled in favor of neighbors of 71 Greenwood Ave. in a recent decision that determined the proposed 41-unit condominium project... Read more.
Committee looks to solve high public safety overtime costs
SAUGUS – Lower staffing levels may be to blame for high overtime costs on the Saugus police and fire departments, but Finance Committee members say hiring... Read more.
Fundraiser to benefit scholarships for Classical High students
LYNN – Paul Stafford said it?s hard to believe his alma mater, Suffolk University, is now charging $50,000 a year for tuition when he struggled to pay $400... Read more.
Extra meeting allows board to finalize budget thoughts
SAUGUS – The Board of Selectmen was able to get its recommendations on the 2014-2015 budget to the Finance Committee in the nick of time thanks to a Friday... Read more.
Saugus cable station to revert to SCTV
SAUGUS – About 4,000 voters from the Nov. 6 election got their wish last week as the Saugus Cable Television Station Board of Directors voted to return the... Read more.
Local parents put support behind DCF head
LYNN – As Department of Children and Families Commissioner Olga Roche has recently come under fire for possible missing children, parents from the Lynn Community... Read more.
Saugus PD salutes longtime workers
SAUGUS – The Saugus Police Department will be losing not one institution but two from its administrative staff as longtime coworkers Donna Gould and Sandy... Read more.